Updating the Sat-Nav system on a 2009 AM V8V Roadster

[baa850i]

Good day,

I am a new member to this site and have a Q regarding updating the Sat-Nav system on a 2009 AM V8V Roadster. I have read most of the links/post regarding this topic as well as country of origin that you reside in as to what disk is needed for what year/model car.I see that the recommended disk/disks for my car is the suggested disk that is used for the Volvo XC90 for $200 from navteq website, must get the Volvo North American 3 DVD set .If not mistaken, the Volvo disk update latest version is for 2009-2014/2015 currently.I just bought my car about a month ago from a non exotic AM dealer where the Sat-Nav doesn't work,the screen says please insert disk when car is turned on.The Dealer was happy to order the correct disk from the AM dealer for that year/model car which came with only one disk inside.Is it better to use this disk that they gave me or it it better to purchase the Volvo disk which is better , more current and has more features by far ?


regards,

Basil

[Falcon75]

I updated my Colorado based 2006 V8 Vantage navigation system with the 2014/2015 Volvo XC90 dvds (North America) from Navteq. The system works very well.

[HBradley]

You can of course update the maps, but you're still stuck with the useless interface etc. Get a HDMI mirroring module & use whichever sat nav app you like from your smartphone!

[Moonhawk]

HBradley said:

You can of course update the maps, but you're still stuck with the useless interface etc. Get a HDMI mirroring module & use whichever sat nav app you like from your smartphone!

Would you be able to provide any more information on this?

[HBradley]

Moonhawk said:

HBradley said:

You can of course update the maps, but you're still stuck with the useless interface etc. Get a HDMI mirroring module & use whichever sat nav app you like from your smartphone!

Would you be able to provide any more information on this?

I'm in the UK, but here is a US example of a module that mirrors a smartphone on the car sat nav screen (http://www.beatsonicusa.com/if02ep.html). There are many others available, some via cable, others via wifi. I've had mine for a couple of months & it's excellent. The audio is output via the smartphone or over BT as a call. The only slight downside is that the resolution of the OEM screen is not up to HDMI standards!

[baa850i]

Good Afternoon,

I went to the link; http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INT...gationMenu=... and order the disk last night for the model ; 2009 XC 90 / NORTH AMERICA MAP DVD FOR HDD VERSION 2015, but unfortunately there has been some new developments .As of 03/23/2017, Navteq is no longer supplying the disk updates for the volvo anymore, now you will have to go directly to the dealer and either do one of the following , depending of each dealership.

Once dealership states that you can purchase the disk, but you don't get the disk, what your paying for is for them to upload the software unto your system and a cost of $279+ tax for the disk plus whatever they charge for labor (how long it takes to upload the disk will determine how much you pay for labor). On the other hand, the second option is , some of the other dealerships will sell you/order the disk and give it to you and your will just upload the disk yourself, cash and carry, and you shouldn't need their assistance , pretty much put the disk in and let it run.

I had to contact a dealership in NYC that was able to sell me the disk, they ordered it for me and when it arrives, i have to go there and pick it up, there is no shipping or delivery.....

I guess i missed the cutoff date as far as being able to purchase the disk from "Navteq" by several days...lol

regards,

Basil

[baa850i]

Oh,

I forgot to mention, the new part # that succeeds the older Volvo part # is 31326249 at the Volvo Dealership for the XC 90 2009 Volvo for the NORTH AMERICA MAP DVD FOR HDD VERSION 2015 is now part#31357735. This is for updates for 2007 to current @ $279+ tax at the Dealer.

Regards,

Basil